Gold Coast; Nanticoke River, Maryland

Nanticoke River, Maryland | 2008-Feb-13

Initial Notification: The SSC received notification from USCG Sector Baltimore at 0900 today that at approximatley 0600 hours the tank barge, Double Skin #19, being towed by the tug, Gold Coast, went aground off of Ragged Point in the Nanticote River, Maryland. Grounding believed to be a result of adverse weather conditions. Vessel carrying 420,000 gallons of No. 6 oil. No pollution reported. USCG monitoring situation and enroute to grounding site. Miller Marine providing salvage support. Plan is to attempt to refloat vessel at next high tide.